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Matthew Carrico

Lasalle

Summary

Dynamic Utility/Control Room Operator with extensive experience at Pilkington North America, excelling in system monitoring and proactive incident reporting. Proven track record in enhancing safety protocols and optimizing operational efficiency. Skilled in remote troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance with industry standards while maintaining a positive work environment.

Work History

Utility/Control Room Operator

Pilkington North America
  • Monitored control systems to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Responded promptly to alarms and system alerts, troubleshooting issues as they arose.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Assisted in training new operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Documented operational data accurately for reporting and analysis purposes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges effectively.
  • Helped to maintain a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among control room staff.
  • Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Collaborated across departments to address interrelated issues affecting productivity or safety at the facility.
  • Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operating procedures to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Initiated pump and delivery schedule changes, monitored tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
  • Enhanced plant safety protocols with rigorous monitoring of control systems, minimizing operational risks.

Lab Technician

Pilkington North America
  • Conducted quality control tests to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance for testing procedures.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.

Chemical Plant Operator

Pilkington North America
  • Operated and monitored chemical processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of machinery and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Assisted in the formulation and mixing of chemicals according to specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of production activities and quality control measures.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes.
  • Trained new operators in correct operation procedures, ensuring consistent performance across shifts.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing chemical processing operations and equipment settings.
  • Collaborated with research and development teams to test new processes or technologies, providing valuable feedback for potential scale-up to full production capacity.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Ivcc
Oglesby

High School Diploma -

Lasalle County Highschool

Skills

  • System monitoring
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Incident reporting
  • Proactive approach
  • Remote troubleshooting
  • Emergency response
  • Process control
  • Stress tolerance

Timeline

Utility/Control Room Operator

Pilkington North America

Lab Technician

Pilkington North America

Chemical Plant Operator

Pilkington North America

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Ivcc

High School Diploma -

Lasalle County Highschool
Matthew Carrico